Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Barford St Michael
Thermal roof surveys in Barford St Michael, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in Barford St Michael: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about missing or slipped insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Barford St Michael may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Barford St Michael (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Barford St Michael needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Barford St Michael
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Barford St Michael can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Barford St Michael
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Broughton Castle, about 3.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barford St Michael. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Barford St Michael is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Barford St Michael and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Barford St Michael and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across OX15 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Robins Close, The Green and Townsend or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Barford St John (1 mile north), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles east), Nether Worton (2 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Barford St Michael
We work in homes and buildings around George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.3 miles east) and Horton General Hospital (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St Michael includes Crouch Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Questions from Barford St Michael
Is Barford St Michael within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Barford St Michael in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Barford St Michael is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How do I book a survey in Barford St Michael?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.